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FPCCI Hosts Special Event to Mark 59th Anniversary of ASEAN, Highlighting Opportunities for Trade and InvestmentKARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) hosted an event to mark the 59th Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and to discuss ways to promote bilateral trade and investment.Pakistan and ASEAN countries have agreed to further strengthen their economic relations and enhance mutually beneficial cooperation, said Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI.An interactive session on promoting trade, investment and economic cooperation between Pakistan and ASEAN countries was also held. Mr Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, SVP of FPCCI also addressed the session. So did Mr Hanif Gohar, (Convenor of Diplomatic Committee of FPCCI).The event was attended by the Consul Generals and diplomatic representatives of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, who participated as special guests. Also present was Mr Nadar Ali Ghanghro, Officer of Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi.Representatives of leading trade-promotion organizations, including JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation), also attended, highlighting the importance of strengthening international trade linkages.A cake-cutting ceremony marking the 59th Anniversary of ASEAN was held in the presence of ASEAN diplomats, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and prominent business leaders, including Mr Bashir JanMohammed, MD of Dalda Foods as Chief Guest; Dr Imran Yousuf (Hon'y CG of Philippines); Mr Mirza Ishtiaq Baig (Hon'y CG of Morocco); Mr Imran Tessori (Convenor of FPCCI Comm on Gems & Jewelry); Mr Ali Vazir, CEO of BB Health Tours and Founding Member of Pakistan SADC Chamber Federation; Mr Asif Jamal, CEO of Property Zone; Mr Saeed Ahmed, former Director, Sindh Energy Deptt; Mr Arshad Rahim, Advisor of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan; Mr Muhammad Idris, Manager, Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development - ICCD; Jahan Zeb, CEO of Zeb Travels, Ms Saadia Manzoor, Director of JETRO and many others.Mr Bashir JanMohammed demonstrated disappointment that the ASEAN countries have very biased attitude toward Pakistan and give special prefernce to their regional countries in imports, even if Pakistan offers economical products and services. He alarmed the over $3.5 billion import of edible oil and seeds by Pakistan from Indonesia and Malaysia.He said that the Pakistani business community is committed to achieving a substantial increase in the volume of bilateral trade with ASEAN countries and to exploring new avenues for economic cooperation.A special virtual message from Pakistan's Ambassador to ASEAN, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, was presented during the event.Saqib Fayyaz Magoon, Senior Vice President FPCCI, stressed the need to accelerate business-to-business (B2B) linkages between Pakistan and ASEAN countries to promote free trade and facilitate joint ventures.Finally a cake-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the ASEAN Day.Malaysia in PakistanMalaysia Pakistan Business Council - MPBCIndonesia in Islamabad ... See MoreSee Less

Earlier this year, IATA released the 2025 safety report. In 2025, commercial airlines carried approximately 5 billion passengers on 38.7 million flights, both higher than in 2024.- The all-accident rate of 1.32 per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights) was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 1.27. - There were 51 accidents in 2025 among 38.7 million flights. That is fewer than the 54 accidents among 37.9 million flights in 2024, but above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 44 accidents.Despite these numbers, it is important to remember that flying is the safest form of long-distance travel. Accidents are extremely rare. And each one reminds us to be even more focused on continuous improvement through global standards and collaboration guided by safety data. Flying is so safe that even one accident among the nearly 40 million flights operated annually moves the global data. Nevertheless, every accident is one too many. The goal for aviation remains zero accidents and zero fatalities. To achieve this, airlines and stakeholders alike need to be committed to a strong safety culture, supported by robust procedures and audits. Congratulations to the over 200 airlines who have now signed up to the Safety Leadership Charter. Courtesy: Mr Sheldon Hee, Government Affairs Asia Pacific | Regional and Global Advocacy, International Air Transport Association (IATA)#leadership #strategy #management #aviation #AsiaTravel #connectivity #safetyfirstEthiopian AirlinesFlySAAAirSial Airblue Pakistan International AirlinesQatar AirwaysSADC rways ... See MoreSee Less

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